AP

Music Theory Jingle Project

For this assignment, you will notate, arrange, and perform a commercial jingle of your choosing. This is a great opportunity to put to use
some of the new musical skills youve acquired!

Part I:
Choose a jingle and notate the melody and harmonic structure using Noteflight. Check out YouTube and the businesss website for the jingle.
You can use traditionally notated chords, roman numerals, lead sheet chord symbols, or a combination of these. Whatever you decide, make
sure you or a classmate can perform what you notate. The notation will be graded on accuracy compared to the original recording.

Part II:
Record the elements of your jingle. Remember, this is an original arrangement. You can use classroom MIDI instruments to create your
arrangement in GarageBand. You will be graded on your accuracy compared to your notation.

Part III:
Produce and arrange the jingle in GarageBand. Be creative and use a variety of effects. Manipulate instrument sound, effects, and other
features to make your arrangement creative. Your jingle should still be recognizable; just re-imagined in a new way!

Part IV:
Share your jingle with the class! Submit .band file, notation PDF, and mp3 via E-Chalk Dropbox.

Schedule
Lesson 1: Classroom
Lesson 2: Computer Lab
Lesson 3: Computer Lab (ALL STUDENTS MUST BEGIN NOTATING DURING THIS LESSON, Peer Edit)
Lesson 4: Computer Lab/Classroom
Lesson 5: Classroom (ALL STUDENTS MUST BEGIN RECORDING BY THIS LESSON)
Lesson 6: Classroom

Miscellaneous Details
You may work in groups of up to 3.
There is no length minimum or maximum for the jingle. If you are unsure if your jingle might be too short or too long, just ask!
Use each others performance strengths when recording. I am also available to assist with vocals or keyboards. Make sure to direct your
performer so you achieve your desired finished product!



Noteflight Notation

Exceeds Expectations

GarageBand Recording

GarageBand
Production/Effects

Collaboration/Professionalism

Meets Expectations

Notation is accurate, with no

errors
Notation features creative
changes that make sense with
the structure of the jingle
Chord Progression makes sense
and can be easily performed

Tracks are clean and

professional sounding
Tracks are creatively edited and
unique instrumentation is
chosen

Many built-in effects, loops, and

edits are used to create an
innovative product
Main structure of jingle is intact

Does Not Meet Expectations

Notation may contain a few

minor errors
Notation is accurate according
to the original recording
Chord Progession makes sense
and can be easily performed

Tracks are mostly clean and

professional sounding
Tracks are edited and
appropriate instrumentation is
chosen

Notation contains many errors

Notation is inaccurate
according to the original
recording
Chord Progression is unclear,
difficult to peform, or contains
errors
Tracks are distorted by
background noise or other
factors
Instrumentation chosen is
inappropriate or ineffective

Some built-in effects, loops, and

edits are used to create the
final product
Main structure of jingle is

mostly intact

Few built-in effects, loops, and

edits are used to create the
final product.
Main structure of jingle is lost

Collaboration is used to
enhance final product
Thoughts and opinions are
respected and considered
Final product and cooperative
skills are completely
professional

Little collaboration is used;

one person dominating
process
Thoughts and opinions of
others disrespected or
disregarded
Final product or cooperative
skills lack professionalism